Michigan State at Nebraska - 2003 Matchup Preview
 
Spartans (8 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (27 - 29 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 12.7 MPH
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MSU: 23 - NEB: 30 (53)
MSU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
MSU Travel: 619 miles
Cornhuskers (10 - 3) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 15 (25 - 10 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Michigan State's 2003 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 8/30 Michigan State vs Western Michigan-23.5
Sat 9/6 Michigan State vs Rutgers-23.5
Sat 9/13 Michigan State vs Louisiana Tech-23.5
Sat 9/20 Michigan State at Notre Dame+2.5
Sat 9/27 Michigan State vs Iowa-23.5
Sat 10/4 Michigan State vs Indiana-23.5
Sat 10/11 Michigan State at Illinois+2.5
Sat 10/18 Michigan State at Minnesota+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Michigan State vs Michigan-23.5
Sat 11/8 Michigan State at Ohio State+2.5
Sat 11/15 Michigan State at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 11/22 Michigan State vs Penn State-23.5
Mon 12/29 Michigan State at Nebraska+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Michigan State's Schedule
Nebraska's 2003 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 8/30 Nebraska vs Oklahoma State-23.5
Sat 9/6 Nebraska vs Utah State-23.5
Sat 9/13 Nebraska vs Penn State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 9/25 Nebraska at Southern Miss+2.5
Sat 10/4 Nebraska vs Troy-23.5
Sat 10/11 Nebraska at Missouri+2.5
Sat 10/18 Nebraska vs Texas A&M-23.5
Sat 10/25 Nebraska vs Iowa State-23.5
Sat 11/1 Nebraska at Texas+2.5
Sat 11/8 Nebraska at Kansas+2.5
Sat 11/15 Nebraska vs Kansas State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 11/28 Nebraska at Colorado+2.5
Mon 12/29 Nebraska vs Michigan State-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Nebraska's Schedule
Important Stats (2003)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MSU0%27.90%000%000%22.50%0%0000
NEB0%24.80%000%000%14.50%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MSU#105 (.13)42% (86)45% (50)2.76 (109)11838% (107)2183.34 (116)#85 (.19)42% (69)39% (25)45% (111)4.06 (98)63.31.60.9
NEB#74 (.18)45% (37)48% (22)3.21 (40)12143% (55)2103.38 (114)#44 (.13)40% (50)39% (24)42% (82)3.06 (11)48.91.31.2



Overall Stats 2003
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MSU Offense1327.9270%00000000%0%0%0%0%
NEB Defense1314.59.60%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MSU Defense1322.5290%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
NEB Offense1324.824.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2003
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Michigan State130:000NAN%0%0000000100
Nebraska130:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2003)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MSU Offense130%0%000000%0%0
NEB Defense130%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MSU Defense130%0% - - - - 00%0%0
NEB Offense130%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2003)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MSU Offense130%0%000000000%0%0%0
NEB Defense130%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MSU Defense130%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
NEB Offense130%0%000000000%0%0%0

Michigan State's Power Ratings
Michigan State's Power Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Michigan State's 2003 Expected Record: -
Michigan State's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Michigan State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Michigan State:    Nebraska: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Michigan State:    Nebraska:




Nebraska's Power Ratings
Nebraska's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Nebraska's Offense Rating: NR
Nebraska's Defense Rating: NR
2003 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Nebraska's 2003 Expected Record: -
Nebraska's 2003 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Nebraska's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Nebraska's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Michigan State Scoring
Offense: 27.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 27
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 29

Michigan State's 2003 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Nebraska 30
Michigan State 23

Total Points: 53

Based on Last 4 Games
Nebraska 35
Michigan State 27

Total Points: 61

Based on Entire Season
Nebraska 25
Michigan State 20

Total Points: 45
Nebraska Scoring
Offense: 24.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.8
Defense: 14.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 9.6

Nebraska's 2003 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 7 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/04Nebraska38Michigan State27Nebraska -12.5Michigan State48.5Over
202311/04Michigan State20Nebraska17Nebraska -3Michigan State34.5Over
202109/25Michigan State23Nebraska20Michigan State -3.5Nebraska55.0Under
201811/17Nebraska9Michigan State6Nebraska -1.5Nebraska48.5Under
201511/07Nebraska39Michigan State38Michigan State -4.5Nebraska55.5Over
201410/04Michigan State27Nebraska22Michigan State -8Nebraska0
201311/16Nebraska28Michigan State41Michigan State -3.5Michigan State0
201211/03Michigan State24Nebraska28
201110/29Nebraska24Michigan State3
200312/29Nebraska17Michigan State3
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Nebraska643 Overs
Michigan State432 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams8 - 23 - 41 - 32 - 1
Road Teams2 - 84 - 31 - 23 - 1

Michigan State Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2003N/A Michigan State vs Nebraska  L 3 - 17
2001N/A Michigan State vs Fresno State  W 44 - 35
Nebraska Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2003N/A Nebraska vs Michigan State  W 17 - 3
2002N/A Nebraska vs Ole Miss  L 23 - 27
2001N/A Nebraska vs Miami  L 14 - 37
2000N/A Nebraska vs Northwestern  W 66 - 17
  
(#) MSU at (#) NEB
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMSUNEB
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Michigan State on Offense
CategoryCat
MSU OffNEB Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Michigan State Run Game
CategoryCat
MSU OffNEB Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Michigan State Pass Game
CategoryCat
MSU OffNEB Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Nebraska on Offense
CategoryCatNEB OffMSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Nebraska Run Game
CategoryCat
NEB OffMSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Nebraska Pass Game
CategoryCatNEB OffMSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
NEB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5

MSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'03 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Stadium at Historic Grant Field
Conditions:
Temp: 57° - Wind: 13 mph
Rain: 0.031
Rematch from Week 1
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Nebraska won vs Michigan State this year (17-3)

Previous Matchups
Michigan State beat Nebraska in 2023 (20-17)

  
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